Early Childhood Assistant/Floating Teacher

Under the supervision of the assigned Lead Teacher, the Assistant Teacher shall be responsible to:

• Work with assigned group of children applying Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Supervise the children at all times
• Facilitate and nurture the development of each child’s self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy.
• Respond quickly to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures.
• Assist teacher in carrying out goals, policies, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
• Assist in an equal share of joint housekeeping and class preparation, ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom in cooperation with other staff.
• Assist teacher with documentation of daily needs and service plans, collection and input of screenings and ongoing assessment documentation (anecdotal records, observations, performing daily health observations.)
• Assist the teacher in developing and implementing daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Assist care giving routines and implementation of health plans.
• Assist in planning and carrying out open-ended activities for different levels of development and multicultural diversity of enrolled children.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining effective communication with parents, including home visits for parent/teacher conferences.
• Assist with transition into the program and exiting out of the program.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and in-service training.
• Assist with the recruitment effort.
• Contribute to a healthy and successful nutrition program by eating center prepared meals with the children.
• Continuing education as assigned.
• Registering on the Montana Early Childhood Project's Practitioner Registry (if not already registered.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Age 16 or older
• High School Diploma OR working towards obtaining HiSET
• Current Infant, Child & Adult CPR certificate and Current First Aid certificate required, but can be completed shortly after hire.
• MUST OBTAIN CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE WITHIN 1 YEAR OF HIRE

Knowledge and abilities:

• Requires ability to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Sensitivity to needs of low income population and to multicultural beliefs and practices.
• Ability to work with high risk families.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and submit in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility and ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to problem solve and organize.
• Ability to speak before a small group.

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to see at normal distance.
• Ability to hear normal conversations and sounds.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to fill out required forms.
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop down 75% of the time.
• Ability to safely lift or assist children weighing up to 60 pounds.

Salary:

The starting wage for an Assistant/Floating Teacher with a high school diploma starts at $15.00 per hour. Wage is DOE and will be negotiated.

Benefits:

• 401(k) investment plan with employer match
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Health Insurance with employer contribution
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule:
We are looking for someone to join our team from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, with a 1 hour lunch break. Hours can be negotiated.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15